Full
/fΚl/noun
Containing as much as possible; filled to capacity.
Did you know?In various ancient cultures, the concept of fullness was often linked to fertility and prosperity, symbolizing the cycle of life and growth.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*pel-
βto fill, to swellβ
Old English
Old English
full
βfilled, complete, abundantβ
Old Norse
Old Norse
fullr
βfilled, satisfiedβ
Middle English
Middle English
ful
βfull, whole, entireβ
Modern English
English
full
βhaving reached the maximum amount or capacityβ
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